Great Cages for Ball Pythons But Shipped From Canada

[SludgeRoach]

Thank you guys for the suggestions. I will look more into the animal plastics shipping cost as 150$ is fairly cheap.

I'm assuming RRE is more expensive like most Canadian made products because we have much less demand being a country of Less than 35 million people.

[kitedemon]

I brought in a Vison enclosure from the states and got beaten with shipping and brokerage and duity. The enclosure was about 150 and all told I paid an extra 180 on the top the sly plastics was much less in the long run and has proved to be better made.

Here is one of my Sly ones. It was 230$ (locking as per local law and a couple of extras added on) I saved a bunch in the long run.

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[SludgeRoach]

$230 inc S&H? Very nice tank btw.

[SquamishSerpents]

Greg West at Cornel's World.

http://www.cornelsworld.com/

HANDS DOWN the best person to deal with in Canada.

He is SO fast, and super easy to get hold of. UNLIKE all the horror stories I've heard about Boaphile lately. He's even letting me do a short payment plan.

You can call or email (or Facebook) Greg and he's almost guaranteed to respond within 24 hours. I've never had to wait. His prices are fair, he does really quality work, and will customize literally anything. He ships fast, too. I get a lot of stuff from him. Heat tape, temp gun, I have some PVC racks coming my way at the end of Feb (when I've paid them off).

Here's the link to his photo albums on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cornelsworld?sk=photos

[rgalanti21]

+1 for animal plastics. T8!

[Randy J.]

I personally have no brand preference w/ enclosures, but I advise as others have that you get a cage/tank that's only clear in the front.. From what I've seen Vision, AP, & similar style enclosures are the best out there, but they come with a hefty price tag. I have Zilla Critter Cages w/ locking tops. I will be blocking out the sides, to provide my 3 snakes w/ a secure feeling... Keep reading and investigating, and decide on what fits your wishes and wallet.. But, I would say all clear isn't the best idea...

[Giftbearer]

Hi Kitedemon,

I really like the one you show in your picture! $230 is pretty good especially if you got extra features with it? Did the top lighting come with it, and was belly heat already installed or did you have to get those from another source?

The white interior makes it much more visible from the front. Ricky's Reptile has a black one but it's very dark on the inside because it's black there too, and his black ones really seem too low. I want to set mine up with some wood for them to climb on. How tall is yours?

He sent me a picture of his black ones with clear front but I have it saved on my computer. Is there a way to add pictures here directly from my computer or do they have to be on some page like Photobucket in order to post them?

[The Serpent Merchant]

Hi Kitedemon,

I really like the one you show in your picture! $230 is pretty good especially if you got extra features with it? Did the top lighting come with it, and was belly heat already installed or did you have to get those from another source?

The white interior makes it much more visible from the front. Ricky's Reptile has a black one but it's very dark on the inside because it's black there too, and his black ones really seem too low. I want to set mine up with some wood for them to climb on. How tall is yours?

He sent me a picture of his black ones with clear front but I have it saved on my computer. Is there a way to add pictures here directly from my computer or do they have to be on some page like Photobucket in order to post them?

AP cages come in white as well and they cost less

Photobucket is the easiest way to get pictures up

[Giftbearer]

Your assumption are mainly coming from the fact that you do not own a BP yet and you are already starting to compare your snake to other animals such as birds or dog who needs human contact, socialization and stimulation my advice is research the animal you are about to acquire before rushing into buying an enclosure that might not be suitable for your animal.

YouTube is not the place where I would start my research when it comes to setting up proper environment for your snake, the highlighted part above just proves it.

You are getting a snake a BP in particular bare that in mind they are not social they tolerate being handled, handling is for your enjoyment not theirs, they need to be provided with security even if a cage is what you are set on remember that the enclosure needs to grow with your snake if you get a large enclosure and an hatching you will be doomed to have issues.

Again key word is RESEARCH and there are plenty of great stickies on this forum that will help you provide your animal optimum husbandry which will lead to a successful first time owner experience.

How negative and arrogant. Most of the people here have given me useful and constructive suggestions. This one is just rude and insulting, not to mention presumptuous. Way to make someone feel welcome! And you sure don't give your snakes much credit either.

First, you're way out of line suggesting I'm rushing into getting an enclosure and haven't done my research, and second, I came here for information; not indoctrination! I've been doing 6-8 hours of research every day for a few months about these animals, and no, my observations are not because I don't yet own a BP. I read and I watch, and I have critical thinking skills with which to process that information. I'm consulting way more sources than just here and Youtube.

If you have something practical to offer that's fine but spare me the "newby smackdown" bit. This is not a school yard, a sandbox, or a prison.

[The Serpent Merchant]

How negative and arrogant. Most of the people here have given me useful and constructive suggestions. This one is just rude and insulting, not to mention presumptuous. Way to make someone feel welcome! And you sure don't give your snakes much credit either.

First, you're way out of line suggesting I'm rushing into getting an enclosure and haven't done my research, and second, I came here for information; not indoctrination! I've been doing 6-8 hours of research every day for a few months about these animals, and no, my observations are not because I don't yet own a BP. I read and I watch, and I have critical thinking skills with which to process that information. I'm consulting way more sources than just here and Youtube.

If you have something practical to offer that's fine but spare me the "newby smackdown" bit. This is not a school yard, a sandbox, or a prison.

First off you post was far worse than hers. Second what she was trying to get across to you that you are making assumptions based on poor information (just because it's on YouTube or a "caresheet" doesn't mean that it is true. This forum has many experienced ball python keepers who really do know their animals better than just about anyone else. Some have 20 + years of experiance. Nobody here is trying to bash you, or anything like that, we are trying to help you, but at times it may not come across well.

Please this is one of the most caring communities on the Internet. If you want to keep these wonderfull animals please listen to us... We really do know what we are talking about. Sure we all do things slightly differently but there are some things that we all agree are good and some things are bad. Nobody is trying to indoctrinate you, just help guide you to becoming a good ball python owner.